Design, Second Edition: The Definitive Visual Guide - Hardcover
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- Visually stunning image catalogs that celebrate innovation in glassware, posters, typography, furniture, and much more!
- Profiles of key designers, manufacturers, and iconic objects over the last 150 years Explore the big historical moments in design such as the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, mid-century modern and contemporary movements. This reference book will show you how each one began, its philosophy, and its visual style. This volume also includes all of the great names and manufacturers who have influenced the field of design such as William Morris, the Bauhaus, Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Vitra in extraordinary detail.
Design is Thinking Made Visual Expert analysis, stunning photography, and a huge range of objects both familiar and extraordinary, SI Design explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things all around us. A true celebration of classic design - and the perfect gift for design lovers of any age.
Design, Second Edition: The Definitive Visual Guide - Hardcover
$50.00
by DK (Author), Judith Miller (Foreword by), Smithsonian Institution (Contribution by)
Celebrate the history of design with this stunning visual guide
What makes a truly good design? This comprehensive reference guide explores the evolution of design through the key designers, manufacturers, objects, and the movements they inspired - from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age.
- Visually stunning image catalogs that celebrate innovation in glassware, posters, typography, furniture, and much more!
- Profiles of key designers, manufacturers, and iconic objects over the last 150 years Explore the big historical moments in design such as the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, mid-century modern and contemporary movements. This reference book will show you how each one began, its philosophy, and its visual style. This volume also includes all of the great names and manufacturers who have influenced the field of design such as William Morris, the Bauhaus, Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Vitra in extraordinary detail.
Design is Thinking Made Visual Expert analysis, stunning photography, and a huge range of objects both familiar and extraordinary, SI Design explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things all around us. A true celebration of classic design - and the perfect gift for design lovers of any age.
Author Biography
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. https: //www.dk.com/
Number of Pages: 480
Dimensions: 1.4 x 11.9 x 10.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 02, 2021
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